Gubu World is an Irishmans view of global affairs. Gubu is an Irish political phrase that stands for grotesque, unbelievable, bizare and unprecendented. Gubu World is a polictical blog that debates international issues of contention. While keeping an eye on events in Ireland we regularly debate developments in Iraq, Iran, Israel and other troubled spots.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Intersting Phone Snaps Part One

I was flicking through the pictures on my phone recently and noticed that over the last two years I have compiled quite an interesting collection of snaps. I tend to take a pictures of anything remotely political. Some of my snaps are of demonstrations I attended or in some cases, came across by accident. Some of my snaps are simply of interesting things that caught my attention on the street. Anyway today I bought a USB cable so I could share some of these pictures with my Gubu World readers. My first collection of snaps are of the funeral of former President Dr Patrick Hillery which took place in April 2008.

The Former President's Tri Colour draped coffin is carried out from the pro Cathedral in Marlborough Street by members of the Defence Forces

Dignitaries exit the cathedral after the service. Visible in this picture is Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore and Taoiseach Brian Cowen.

Visible in this picture is Minister for the environment and Green Party Leader John Gormly who is talking with former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds. Also visible is Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan.

Army Officers carrying the coffin.

The Coffin is placed in the back of the hearse.

Army Cadets prepare a guard of honour.

The Hearse begins the journey down Marlborough Street to Glasnevin cemetery. Note the flag flying at half mast.

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About Gubu World

In 1982 Irelands most wanted criminal, a double murderer was arrested in the home of the attorney general whom he was aquainted with socially. The Taoiseach (Irish Prime minister) of the day, Charles Haughey, described the event as being grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecendented. The phrase gubu was born. The creator of this blog believes that gubu is a perfectly appropriate phrase to describe the sequence of global events that have occurred since the outbreak of the second intifada in September 2000 and the present day. This time line incorporates many grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented events such as September 11th, the invasion of Afghanistan, the Iraq war, genocide in Darfur, the Iranian nuclear crisis and the second Lebanon war. Gubu World is committed to instigating intelligent and rational debate in order to make some sense of the madness.

About Me

My name is Ted Leddy. I am a 29 year old Irishman with an intense interest in global affairs, particularly within the Middle East. I am interested in debating with people on the following issues. Israel, Jewish politics, The Israeli Palestinian peace process, Iran and Iraq. I also intend to regularly commentate on the progress of President Obamas presidency keeping a particular eye on his foreign policy.